Here follows a list of notable alumni, non-graduate attendees, faculty, and presidents of the
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester (U of R, UR, or U of Rochester) is a private research university in Rochester, New York. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees.
The University of Roc ...
. The institution has more than 120,000 living alumni as of 2022.
Note: Some individuals are listed in multiple categories (e.g., alumni who were also members of the faculty). In such cases, a parenthetical note identifies the second relevant category. Recipients of honorary degrees from the university are not included. All degree years are for bachelor's degrees unless otherwise noted.
Notable alumni
Nobel laureates
National Medal winners
National academy members
''Alumni listed here were elected to the
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (also known as NASEM or the National Academies) are the collective scientific national academy of the United States. The name is used interchangeably in two senses: (1) as an umbrell ...
, the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (abbreviation: AAA&S) is one of the oldest learned societies in the United States. It was founded in 1780 during the American Revolution by John Adams, John Hancock, James Bowdoin, Andrew Oliver, and ...
, the
American Academy of Arts and Letters, or national academies outside the United States.''
Academia
Institutional leaders
Professors and researchers
Arts
''Alumni listed here are notable for their work in the performing arts, visual arts, or arts administration.''
Business
Government and law
Heads of state or government
Members of the United States Congress
United States ambassadors
Federal officials in the United States
Federal officials outside the United States
State officials in the United States
Others
Journalism
''Alumni listed here are notable for their journalism in newspapers, television, radio, or other media.''
Literature
''Alumni listed here are notable as authors of drama, fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.''
Military
Religion
Science and technology
Sports
Uncategorized
Notable non-graduate attendees
Notable faculty
Nobel laureates
National Medal winners
National academy members
''Faculty listed here were elected to the
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (also known as NASEM or the National Academies) are the collective scientific national academy of the United States. The name is used interchangeably in two senses: (1) as an umbrell ...
, the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (abbreviation: AAA&S) is one of the oldest learned societies in the United States. It was founded in 1780 during the American Revolution by John Adams, John Hancock, James Bowdoin, Andrew Oliver, and ...
, the
American Academy of Arts and Letters, or national academies outside the United States.''
Engineering and mathematics
Humanities
Natural sciences
Social sciences
Presidents of the University
References
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